About
Umbels of star-shaped, greenish-white flowers are produced in summer and early autumn, followed on female plants by black berries. An evergreen tree to 15m, remaining unbranched for many years, with stiff, narrow, downward-pointing, dark green, leathery leaves up to 90cm long, with red midribs and spine-tipped teeth. Mature plants develop a rounded head and palmate leaves up to 20cm long.
About the genus
Pseudopanax are upright evergreen shrubs or trees, with simple or palmate leaves, often with a distinct juvenile form; inconspicuous green flowers, the sexes usually on separate trees, may be followed on female plants by berry-like fruits
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height8-12 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens
Native toNew Zealand
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny or part-shaded position with shelter from cold, drying winds
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in autumn or spring, or by semi-ripe cuttings or by air layering
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free